Studio 26 Application Form

Selection procedure and criteria

Our Selection Panel is comprised of MCAD Staff and Board members. They will meet to consider applications and we will let you know if you have been successful as soon as we can.

When assessing an application we will refer to the Studio Recruitment and Artistic Policies. The Selection Panel will assess your application against the following considerations, so please make sure you address them in your application;

Your creative and business experience or qualifications.

Your business viability & market appeal.

Your potential and commitment to creative and professional development.

Innovative application of creative skills and ideas.

Whether your work is mainly / completely hand made (i.e. not created with high level of a mass production).

Your work must not cross over or directly compete with the existing Resident Makers’ work.

Evidence that you will be committed to the use of workspace and in taking part in MCAD events and activities.

Evidence that you will be making your work in the studio.

If you are short-listed for interview you will be asked to submit a more detailed cash-flow forecast and business plan.

Application deadline: 10am, Monday 29th February 2016

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Application Form

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Personal Details

Title

First name*

Last name*

Business name

Address 1*

Address 2

Town/City

Postcode*

Email*

Website

Social media links

Current Status

Are you currently self-employed?*

Yes

No

A new graduate?*

Yes

No

Unemployed?*

Yes

No

On a training scheme?*

Yes

No

Have you applied for assistance (financial or other) from the Crafts Council, The Arts Council, The Prince’s Trust or any other funding bodies?*

Yes

No

Are you currently practicing your craft?*

Yes

No

If yes, please state where you are currently working from:

Please list any experience/training/qualifications that you have in running your own business:

Practical Requirements

Please give a brief description of your work:*

Approximately how much space do you think you require? (in sq ft)

What processes are involved in your craft/applied art/profession? Please give as much detail as you can. For example, what equipment you use, do you need access to water, is your work noisy or does it create smell and dust?

Do you intend to spend any time away from your workspace, and if so how do you intend to ensure that the space is staffed during the required opening times? Mon-Sat, 10am - 5.30pm

Image upload

Please upload up to six images that demonstrate your work, (all image file names should contain your name and relevant details such as title of work, description, materials and dimensions).*

Drop files here or

Other uploads

Please upload an up to date CV*

Please upload a brief written description of your business idea (one side of A4), including how you would staff your studio and how you would market your work.*

How did you hear about this opportunity?

Please provide the name and contact details of two referees:

Would you like to be added to our email network for makers?*

Yes

No

Equal opportunities monitoring form

This information is required so that we can monitor the implementation of our equal opportunities policy. It will enable us to compile statistical information about applicants, in relation to gender, ethnic background and disability, for the purposes of comparison with similar statistical information on our studio resident makers. It will not be used for any other purpose, and will not be looked at by those shortlisting or interviewing candidates. We would encourage you to complete it so that we can have a full picture of our recruitment and selection patterns.